SC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Greenville, SC

The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Greenville area is $28.69 per hour ($59,680 a year), with the typical range running from $25.31 to $29.93. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Greenville. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Greenville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Greenville.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Greenville, SC

The metro median is 1% above the South Carolina statewide median of $28.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,610 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.32$48,51022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.31$52,64016% below U.S. median
Median$28.69$59,6804% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.93$62,250in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$33.41$69,49011% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 224th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 199th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 South Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville-Anderson-Greer run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.69 median hour buys what $30.76 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,033
  • Per year: $51,642
  • Per month: $4,304

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Greenville

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St Francis-Downtown
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Greenville, SC
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Greenville County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Greenville County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Asheville, NC52 mi$29.92/hr94,992
Gastonia, NC72 mi$30.51/hr85,535
Rock Hill, SC76 mi$30.51/hr75,798
Athens, GA84 mi$27.48/hr128,691
Charlotte, NC90 mi$30.51/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC93 mi$30.51/hr67,087

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in South Carolina

South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement.

South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

South Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Greenville

Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Greenville, SC?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area have a median pay of $28.69 per hour, about $59,680 a year. The middle half earn between $25.31 and $29.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Greenville a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Greenville-Anderson-Greer ranks 199th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 224th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Greenville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Greenville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greenville.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Greenville as a licensed practical nurse?

South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Greenville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Greenville County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greenville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysGreenville, SC · 9 postings$33.00/ hr$20–$41
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your South Carolina list

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Low$26Median$33.00High$40

9 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in South Carolina, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 LPN / LVN roles

  1. LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health $5k Sign on BonusPermanent
    $20.25–$24.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Greenville, SC · posted today
  2. LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPermanent
    $28.00–$35.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Charleston, SC · posted 6 days ago

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